Health

CNN Underscored reports experts recommend washing jeans about every 10 wears and using spot treatment, airing and short machine cycles as alternatives; Levi's research found consumer care habits account for roughly 23% of a pair's lifecycle water use.

Officials said a Walter Johnson High School employee was reported to have placed a camera that recorded students; the person was arrested, charged with sex abuse of a minor and is awaiting a bond hearing while police investigate.

A parent shares six grocery items — pancake mix, peanut powder, chicken bone broth, protein bagels, cottage cheese, and chickpea pasta — used to increase protein in breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.

Harvard School of Dental Medicine research finds 24.7 million Americans live in dental care shortage areas and that rural residents travel, on average, about 3.2 times longer than urban residents to reach dental specialists; more than 98 percent of dental specialists practice in urban areas.

Three approachable recipes — dal, spatchcocked roast chicken and zucchini fritters — are presented with step-by-step preparations and chef notes on technique and finishing.

The CDC reported 34 new measles infections, bringing the U.S. total for 2026 to 1,748 and marking the smallest weekly increase so far this year; a WHO/Africa CDC analysis says roughly 19.5 million measles deaths were averted in Africa since 2000 through expanded vaccination.

A study published in Radiology reported an association between higher intake of ultraprocessed snacks and greater fat inside thigh muscles, and the authors said the findings show correlation rather than proof of causation.

A Florida surgeon has been indicted after prosecutors allege a second patient died following surgery; the son of an earlier patient spoke about his family's grief and has filed a civil suit.

Registered dietitian Stephanie Schiff says pasta can be included in an everyday diet when paired with protein, fiber and vegetables; she recommends whole-grain or legume-based pastas, al dente cooking, and a plate formula of one quarter protein, half vegetables and the rest pasta.

A Swedish study found that people with anemia had a 66% higher likelihood of developing dementia and that anemia was associated with Alzheimer’s-related blood markers such as p‑tau217; researchers say more study is needed.

Seattle Mariners broadcaster Angie Mentink replied on X after a video showed her consulting an AI tool for postgame questions, saying she experimented with the technology earlier this season and is "always learning." She had a stroke in February and was working a few months later.

Peter and Kerry Geraghty, a married couple from Brisbane, Australia, plan to run the Boston Marathon together as they mark their 50th wedding anniversary; race weekend includes the Marathon Expo, Fan Fest, and an annual security briefing ahead of Monday's start.

A gardening article reports that unsulfured blackstrap molasses contains micronutrients and can feed soil microbes, and it describes how some gardeners mix molasses into soil or use a diluted spray on tomato plants.

Dr. Lauren Penzi says exfoliation is generally best kept to about 1–2 times per week and that over-exfoliation can cause redness, dryness, flaking and increased sensitivity. She notes recovery focuses on gentle cleansing, barrier-repair moisturizers and continued sun protection.

Adults with ADHD commonly report unexplained bruises and bumping into objects, and clinicians in the article link these experiences to differences in proprioception and attention while noting other medical causes should also be considered.

Wales is developing a national diabetes psychology pathway, described as the first of its kind in the UK, to offer tailored mental health support for people with diabetes. Patient accounts and experts highlighted gaps between diabetes care and mental health services that the pathway aims to address.

Reporting and expert commentary note that allergy seasons now begin about 20 days earlier and that pollen concentrations have risen roughly 20% nationwide since 1990; the episode reviews common symptoms, medication categories, and options such as allergist referral.

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh reported that three of eight liver transplant recipients who received donor dendritic cells have been off anti-rejection drugs for at least three years, and the study was published in Nature Communications.

An Amazon employee collapsed and later died on April 6 at the company's PDX9 distribution center in Troutdale, Ore.; Amazon says on-site responders and EMS provided care, employees were sent home with pay, and claims staff were told to continue working are "misinformation."

The Season 2 finale follows a crisis-filled Fourth of July night in the E.R., ending with a surviving mother and infant and an uncertain farewell for Dr. Robby.

The FDA is set to consider easing restrictions on several peptide injections at a meeting expected in July after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urged greater access, and officials and experts have noted many peptides have not undergone full FDA safety review.

Utah officials report 602 measles cases in an outbreak that began last year, including 19 new infections, and 49 people have been hospitalized.

During a visit to an Australian youth mental health charity, Meghan Markle said she experienced daily online bullying for about ten years; Prince Harry noted Australia’s under‑16 social media ban and called for platform accountability.

The World Food Programme has launched a global food alert map that combines data from more than 300 analysts and partners and offers AI-assisted forecasting; the rollout comes as the IPC reports the number of people facing the most severe hunger rose from 85,000 in 2019 to 1.4 million in 2025.

Erin Andrews, 47, says she is attempting another round of IVF after prior treatments and previously frozen embryos; medical experts say fertility typically declines well before menopause.

A nine-year Mass General Brigham study of nearly 300 adults aged 50–90 found walking 3,000–5,000 steps daily was associated with about a three-year delay in cognitive decline and 5,000–7,500 steps with about a seven-year delay; Dr. Gary Small noted benefits leveled off beyond 7,500 steps.

Several well-known actors and directors have trained as or served as end-of-life doulas, and proponents say the role focuses on nonmedical, emotional and practical support around dying.

Lilly released Phase III ACHIEVE‑4 results showing Foundayo met cardiovascular non‑inferiority and showed no liver safety signal in that trial, and the FDA has asked for post‑marketing studies focused on broader populations including children aged 6–12, pregnant individuals, and long‑term thyroid monitoring.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. approved hiring for 37 positions at the World Trade Center Health Program, raising staff from 83 to the federally authorized 120, and the decision comes as he prepares for Capitol Hill testimony.

A Nature study of more than 27,000 users found a GLP1R gene variant linked to about 1.6 pounds additional weight loss on average, while a different variant was associated with higher reports of nausea but not lower effectiveness.